1. ___________________________________________________________, (hereafter referred to as Buyer), agrees to purchase the companion animal (hereafter referred to as Dog), named _____________________________________________, color____________________________________, ID# (tattoo or microchip if applicable)_______________________, AKC# (may be Limited Registration) ______________________, for the price of $__________________________.
2. Dog is being sold as a companion and cannot be used for breeding or exhibition in AKC conformation shows, unless re-evaluated by the breeder/seller listed above and approved in writing.
3. Buyer agrees to spay/neuter Dog no younger than 8 months of age, nor older than 12 months of age. Veterinarian statement that Dog has been sterilized must be sent to the Sellers not later than the 12 month birthday of Dog.
4. If Dog cannot be kept by Buyer, then Dog must be returned to Seller and to no other group or individual including but not limited to Animal Shelters or Humane Societies. The cost of returning Dog is the responsibility of the Buyer. AKC registration papers must be transferred back to Sellers.
5. Buyer agrees to provide Dog with adequate food, water, shelter, veterinary care and exercise on a leash, or in a safely fenced yard. Dog must not be allowed to run loose in an unfenced area (except during competition ie: agility/coursing/field trials/obediance trials).
6. Buyer agrees to notify Sellers when Dog dies, or if Buyer has a change of address.
7. Seller guarantees Dog to be Veterinarian checked in good health at time of sale. Seller HIGHLY RECOMMENDS that Buyer has Dog examined by their Veterinarian within 7 days after purchase. If within the first 14 days of purchase, the Dog is found to be unsatisfactory, the Buyer may return Dog, at Buyer's expense for a refund of full purchase price (as long as Dog is returned undamaged by illness or injury). After 14 days and up to 30 days after the purchase date, the Dog can be returned for 1/2 of the purchase price. After 30 days, no money will be refunded. If the Buyer no longer wishes to keep the Dog after 30 days, the Sellers will re-purchase the Dog for $2.00.
8. Additional Agreements:__________________________________________________________________
9. Failure of Buyer to comply with the above contract entitles Seller(s) to punitive damages in the amont of $5,000.00, as well as court costs, and return of dog to Seller(s). All proceedings to take place in Lancaster County, Virginia or county of current residency of seller(s).
ALL PARTIES HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO THE ABOVE CONTRACT.
BUYERS SIGNATURE:_________________________________________________ DATE:_______
BUYERS' ADDRESS:_______________________________________________ PHONE #_____________
SELLER(S) SIGNATURE:_________________________________________________ DATE:________
668 Alfonso Road ~ Lancaster, Virginia 22503 ~ (804) 462-9815 ~ E-Mail: bjbishop@crosslink.net
